Guest Post: Faith Mortimer --Part II
I've recently had the pleasure of interviewing mystery, adventure and romance author, Faith Mortimer. You can read the first part of
our interview here.
Now on to Part II:
Q: Lots of readers keep track of when their favorite authors' next book will appear. Do you keep a strict publishing schedule? If so, when do your books tend to be released?
The last two years I’ve endeavoured to write four books a year. Because I write in three genres I alternate mystery thriller with my lighter romantic drama. So for instance this year, I wrote the 6th in the Diana Rivers series, A Deadly Learning, then A Very English Affair, the second in my ‘Dark Minds’ Mystery thrillers, Behind a Twisted Smile is with my editor and will be published in October and I’m in the middle of a romantic drama – in time for Christmas – fingers crossed!
Q: You write in the genres of romance, adventure and mystery--did you always want to write these types of books or did you ever consider (or try) writing in other genres?
I love the genre I write and indeed these are the genres I generally read. I also love history and if I had more time I’d write more historical fiction. Maybe one day!! I’ve toyed with the idea of writing a historical cookery book as I was left an original one dating back to 1910. Again I need to find the time…
Q: What has been one of your biggest surprises as an independent author?
The people I’ve met are amazing, both fellow authors and readers. Going on from that, I have to say that readers and fans are my lifeblood. I would never have got anywhere without their wonderful support! I appreciate their reviews, fan mail and constructive criticism.
If book sales take a dip (as they can do in July and August when most people take their annual holidays), it’s wonderful when I receive a personal note telling how they loved ‘such and such’ in a certain book. It’s a reviving call and I know I have my loyal followers who’re just waiting for me to write that next novel.
I am fairly shy and sometimes it is difficult to drag myself out for a book signing or attend a fair, but the warmth from readers never fails to surprise me and I realise the world is still a nice place.
So I wholeheartedly say… ‘Thanks for always supporting me! You are all just brilliant!’
Thanks so much to Faith for sharing her story here. If you'd like to ask a question or leave some feedback, please do so in the comments section.
Faith's books are available in both paperback and e-book formats, on Amazon, Nook, Kobo, Apple and Google. Her website is http://www.faithmortimerauthor.com. From there you can find links to her blog and locate her online at various social networking platforms.
Now on to Part II:
Q: Lots of readers keep track of when their favorite authors' next book will appear. Do you keep a strict publishing schedule? If so, when do your books tend to be released?
The last two years I’ve endeavoured to write four books a year. Because I write in three genres I alternate mystery thriller with my lighter romantic drama. So for instance this year, I wrote the 6th in the Diana Rivers series, A Deadly Learning, then A Very English Affair, the second in my ‘Dark Minds’ Mystery thrillers, Behind a Twisted Smile is with my editor and will be published in October and I’m in the middle of a romantic drama – in time for Christmas – fingers crossed!
Q: You write in the genres of romance, adventure and mystery--did you always want to write these types of books or did you ever consider (or try) writing in other genres?
I love the genre I write and indeed these are the genres I generally read. I also love history and if I had more time I’d write more historical fiction. Maybe one day!! I’ve toyed with the idea of writing a historical cookery book as I was left an original one dating back to 1910. Again I need to find the time…
Q: What has been one of your biggest surprises as an independent author?
The people I’ve met are amazing, both fellow authors and readers. Going on from that, I have to say that readers and fans are my lifeblood. I would never have got anywhere without their wonderful support! I appreciate their reviews, fan mail and constructive criticism.
If book sales take a dip (as they can do in July and August when most people take their annual holidays), it’s wonderful when I receive a personal note telling how they loved ‘such and such’ in a certain book. It’s a reviving call and I know I have my loyal followers who’re just waiting for me to write that next novel.
I am fairly shy and sometimes it is difficult to drag myself out for a book signing or attend a fair, but the warmth from readers never fails to surprise me and I realise the world is still a nice place.
So I wholeheartedly say… ‘Thanks for always supporting me! You are all just brilliant!’
Thanks so much to Faith for sharing her story here. If you'd like to ask a question or leave some feedback, please do so in the comments section.
Faith's books are available in both paperback and e-book formats, on Amazon, Nook, Kobo, Apple and Google. Her website is http://www.faithmortimerauthor.com. From there you can find links to her blog and locate her online at various social networking platforms.
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